January 21 / 18.45 Chelmsford (AW)

18.45

Standard

Injured Jockeys Fund Handicap

  • Prize money: £13870.1
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Injured Jockeys Fund Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Rain

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £14.10
  • Place: £3.60

Form: 3005-0 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Regressed for Andrew Balding; eyecatching fifth over 7f here last month in a race won by Riot and it could be that Tapeta isn't his surface, which would excuse his subsequent effort at Wolverhampton; hard to rule out.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(2)

2nd Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 4

16:05 Musselburgh

Al Marmar

9st 12lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gemma Tutty

Placed twice over 1m since joining Gemma Tutty in the spring and probably wasn't suited by the drop to 7f when sixth in Class 4 handicap on latest outing; eased significantly in grade for this first venture beyond 1m and ought to pose a significant threat.

4/1

6th

8

(6)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Thirsk

Al Marmar

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Gemma Tutty

in rear

7/1

7th

3

(7)

18th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:15 Pontefract

Al Marmar

10st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Gemma Tutty

led, edged left after 1f, headed and raced in second over 5f out, briefly led over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

11/2

8/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 2707-5 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won four on the bounce last year when with Peter Chapple-Hyam, proving his worth over 7f/1m and on both Polytrack and Tapeta; only 2l away at Newcastle earlier this week and he was last at one point; hold-up performer who could go well with a bit of luck.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10

(5)

24th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:20 Doncaster

Wildfell

9st 3lb

J: J F Egan

T: D J Jeffreys

Won four races in succession in 2023, three over 7f on the AW, the other over 1m here (good); hasn't won since; mainly disappointing last season and tailed off on AW on stable debut last time; best watched for now.

33/1

3

(8)

23rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

15:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wildfell

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: D J Jeffreys

Completed a four-timer over 7f/1m on turf/AW between March and June 2023, but gradually lost his way last year; plenty to prove starting out for another new yard after 11 months off.

20/1

20/1

  • Place: £7.00

Form: 2858-7 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Only AW win in 26 attempts was in 2019 and ran only okay when seventh of 11 at Wolverhampton recently.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

11

(13)

23rd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Maysong

9st 4lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

Last run at Kempton saw him finish a close second off a 15lb higher mark and that was as recent as March; likely to exploit his drop in the weights at some point but perhaps in a less competitive race than this.

12/1

6th

6

(7)

19th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

17:00 Yarmouth

Maysong

9st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Has looked on the downgrade in recent times, coming 16lb down the weights this year; hasn't looked to see out 1m2f the past twice, though, and a better showing wouldn't surprise back in the usual cheekpieces.

20/1

5th

5

(4)

16th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:25 Newmarket (July)

Maysong

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Alice Haynes

Usually seen over 1m and a return to 1m2f ten days ago did not yield anything; 12lb lower than at start of the year but others have more pressing claims.

12/1

Form: 9033-0 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Both wins came during his 2yo campaign; some lengthy breaks in the meantime but only narrowly missed out over Wolverhampton's 8.6f over the Christmas period and he raced too freely in the new blinkers back there a fortnight ago; has his quirks but well drawn to be handy and now tries cheekpieces.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

13

(10)

1st Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Galway

True Statesman

9st 12lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Won twice at two for the Johnstons in 2022; winless since and hard to fancy on recent efforts (cheekpieces back on for visor here).

20/1

8th

8

(6)

19th Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 140y

18:52 Down Royal

True Statesman

9st 4lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened

8/1

11th

4

(9)

12th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Dundalk (AW)

True Statesman

9st 11lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Won twice at two for the Johnstons; winless since and has become hard to predict; last month's close fourth at Leopardstown gives him a chance.

10/1

Form: 12001- C

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Got up late in the day to deny a subsequent winner over 7f here a month ago on his debut for George Scott; 2lb rise is very fair and returning to 1m won't bother him.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

(2)

18th Jul 2024

Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

20:05 Epsom

Miami Thunder

10st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Brian Toomey

Has done most of his racing on AW (two wins) and suffered heavy defeats in his only three runs on turf, including latest start; has had three previous trainers, George Scott for last three outings; hooded first time.

20/1

5th

3

(3)

4th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

20:05 Yarmouth

Miami Thunder

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: George Scott

mounted on course, virtually refused to race, detached throughout

4/1

5th

3

(3)

4th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

20:05 Yarmouth

Miami Thunder

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: George Scott

mounted on course, virtually refused to race, detached throughout

4/1

10/1

Form: 27113- BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Has improved at Wolverhampton this winter and only narrowly missed out in his hat-trick bid a month ago (8.6f); remains on a competitive mark (especially with Jordan Williams now taking off 5lb) but he's unraced on Polytrack and stall 12 isn't ideal for one who has been racing prominently.
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Verdict Starting price

7

(1)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eagle Day

9st 5lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: David Evans

Five-time course winner who failed to enhance a good record for Rossa Ryan when fluffing the start here a fortnight ago; has a competitive mark, though, and holds each-way claims under Pat Cosgrave.

12/1

9th

5

(10)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eagle Day

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

C&D win in March (second past the post) came off this mark and was the last occasion Rossa Ryan rode him (record for the jockey an impressive 113121); another big run on the cards.

4/1

4th

1

(2)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:54 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eagle Day

9st 9lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: David Evans

Wildly inconsistent these days but boasts a decent record round here (five wins from 19 starts); back around the mark off which he won here in March (awarded the race) and he is quite capable of bouncing back from two poor efforts on turf.

16/1

Form: 4088-3 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Infrequent winner in recent times but he's well handicapped and returned to form with a close third in a higher grade at Kempton (1m); could do with a strong pace to target but he's one for the shortlist.
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6th

3

28th Sep 2024

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

17:45 Market Rasen

United Front

11st 11lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

midfield, went remote third 4th, prominent when ridden before 2 out, lost position approaching last, mistake and weakened last

3/1

2nd

4

31st Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

17:05 Newton Abbot

United Front

11st 11lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Not beaten far on any of his three hurdling starts for Fergal O'Brien this season and, given he was very useful on the Flat at his best, could quite plausibly turn out to be well treated for this handicap hurdle debut.

5/1

7/1

Form: 5113-4 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Back-to-back 7f wins before enduring a wide trip when close up behind Miami Thunder back here; again close up ten days ago but that was also over 7f and that's always looked his optimum trip.
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12th

7

(6)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

16:57 Windsor

Riot

9st 6lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Charlie Wallis

Now 11lb lower than when successful for David O'Meara last autumn but has lost his way; it's a long time since he won on turf and even longer since he ran in a sprint, so he is hard to fancy back from a break.

33/1

8th

2

(4)

3rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Riot

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

8lb lower than when successful for David O'Meara over C&D in October, but has lost his way including in five starts for this yard; drops into a Class 6 for the first time in his career, but has plenty to prove; cheekpieces return.

25/1

7th

10

(7)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Riot

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Yet to offer much in four runs for his current yard, just eighth of 11 in 7f Kempton handicap 24 days ago; significantly more is required from this three-time C&D winner.

33/1

6/1

Form: 2204-3 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Has become hard to win with but they were solid efforts at Wolverhampton the last twice (7f/8.6f) and he's fully entitled to be in the mix once more; unraced here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

4

(10)

20th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ripon

Titan Rock

9st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: John & Sean Quinn

held up in rear

14/1

11/2

Form: 581- CD

Last run: 180 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Only real blip came on soft ground and he did well to master a wayward leader when off the mark in a C&D maiden last July; the placed horses haven't disgraced that form and he could well improve some more now gelded; an interesting handicap newcomer, though would like to see some confidence behind him after so long out.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(6)

2nd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:55 Kempton (AW)

Endless Power

9st 13lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: James Tate

midfield, headway from over 2f out, led inside final furlong, headed and weakened final 110yds

33/1

7th

1

(9)

21st Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:50 Kempton (AW)

Endless Power

10st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: James Tate

in rear

12/1

12th

2

(11)

1st Aug 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 3

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Endless Power

9st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: James Tate

Absent since coming up short at Chelmsford (1m2f) eight weeks ago when bidding for AW hat-trick; still needs to prove he can cope with this unchanged mark.

9/1

OUR TIP

20/1

Form: 66026- D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Went close here in November but he started slowly that day and again when beating only one home back here the following month; capable but comes with risks.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

2

(13)

21st Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Keyser Soze

9st 10lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Richard Spencer

Went close here in November but he started slowly that day and again when beating only one home back here the following month; capable but comes with risks.

20/1

2

(2)

11th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Keyser Soze

10st 0lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Richard Spencer

Has become a regular slow-starter but that didn't stop him from going close over C&D most recently, finishing well from a difficult position; possibilities if the cards drop perfectly.

11/2

2nd

1

(8)

11th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Keyser Soze

10st 0lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Richard Spencer

dwelt start, in rear, raced wide but good headway from over 2f out, ran on well and went second inside final furlong, nearest finish

25/1

12th
13 (6)
Maysan

10/1

Form: 3693-1 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Ex-French; appreciated the step up in trip when winning at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) this month; did well to win then after starting slowly and just 3lb higher; didn't get much luck on her previous visit here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(4)

4th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 1

14:37 Lingfield (AW)

Maysan

8st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: Ian Williams

Ex-French filly who opened her British account with Class 5 win over C&D on penultimate start; form dipped (finished last) at Chelmsford since; has easily the worst chance at the weights upped sharply in grade.

33/1

12th

13

(6)

21st Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Maysan

8st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Ian Williams

Ex-French; appreciated the step up in trip when winning at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) this month; did well to win then after starting slowly and just 3lb higher; didn't get much luck on her previous visit here.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £92.20
Straight Forecast £119.24
Tricast £3017.15
Trifecta £3696.50

Selections

Telegraph:

Maysan

The Times:

Wildfell

The Sun:

Endless Power

POSTDATA:

Riot

Daily Record:

Miami Thunder

TOPSPEED:

Eagle Day

SPOTLIGHT:

True Statesman

NEWMARKET:

Maysong

RP RATINGS:

United Front

The Guardian:

Maysan

D Express:

Wildfell

The Star:

Endless Power

Daily Mirror:

Riot